HB445 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Commission on Higher Education, convening deans of all public and private institutions of higher education at least twice a year, discuss improving student access and student success, annual report to Legislature and Governor

Summary

HB 445 would require the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to convene deans of all teacher-preparation programs at least twice a year and to issue an annual status-and-recommendations report to lawmakers and the Governor.

What This Bill Does

It requires the Commission to convene the deans of public and private teacher-preparation programs at least twice yearly to discuss ways to improve student access and success. Meetings may cover topics such as teacher-prep requirements, PK-12 and postsecondary education alignment, curricular changes, developmental education, and related program and governance issues. The Commission must then issue an annual report on the state of education with recommendations for changes in law, policy, or practice to the Legislature and the Governor. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Deans and teacher-preparation programs at all public and private institutions in Alabama — required to participate in at least two meetings per year and engage in discussions aimed at improving student access and success.
• The Alabama Legislature and Governor — will receive an annual report detailing the status of education in the state and recommendations for changes in law, policy, or practice that could influence policy decisions.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education must convene the deans of all public and private teacher-preparation programs in the state at least twice each year.
• Section 1(b): Meetings may discuss topics including, but not limited to, teacher-preparation requirements; initiatives to improve K-12 and postsecondary education; curricular changes; developmental education; academic program approval; shortages and accountability; and the role of teacher-preparation programs in improving school performance.
• Section 1(c): Based on the meetings, the Executive Director must submit an annual report on the status of education in the state to the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Governor, including recommendations for changes in law, policy, or practice, on or before the first day of each regular session.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education